Amazing! 5/5! What more could you want from the world's largest chili pepper?! Easily accessible…read morefrom the road and ample parking! Fun!

Quick little quirky roadside attraction. It's close to the freeway so you don't have to go out of…read moreyour way to see. Make the stop!

I don't even know where to start this review... simply put, this is one of the most fun 5Ks I've…read moreever done! Unlike most people, I don't carbo-load or even train before 5Ks so on the day of the race I'm usually just praying that I don't pass out half way through. This is the joy of a fun 5K! There are some fun runs where you feel compelled to run the entire time, but with giant bounce house obstacles every 400-800 meters, just about everyone walks at one point or another. The very first obstacle is the start line. You have to quickly climb up to the top because there is a fear of being trampled (I kid, I kid... there's honestly no rushing getting up this obstacle). On the other side you slide down, but the material isn't as slide-y as the large slides. I think that had something to do with the fact that most people throw themselves off this obstacle so it counter balances their momentum and makes it more of a bounce instead of a fall-to-your-death. I kind of twisted my ankle hopping off of this one because I didn't realize that the drop is about two feet to the bottom. I was still able to continue to run though. The next obstacle was a mattress something or other which is kind of similar to what you see football players do with old tires. Think high knees! I struggled on this one, but it seemed like a lot of people did. Even if you fall, it's still a lot of fun and you won't get hurt at all. After that I was basically counting down the obstacles left because I was getting hella tired (and that was only about 400 meters in). Everything else is a blur to me... but what I can tell you is there were a lot of giant balls being thrown at my head, climbing inflatable stairs, and throwing my body over inflatable tubes. The volunteers along the way were super motivating and cheered on all the runners along the way. With the mix of obstacles and the Insane Inflatable cheerleaders those 3.1 miles went faster then I imagined. I only have two gripes with the entire race and they're small ones. 1. There's a long wait at the 6 story slide finish line. They may need to add a couple of harder obstacles toward the end to help separate people because we caught up to the wave before us. And 2. I wasn't in love with the vendors available. It was actually kind of slim pickings. They could've had a lot more food trucks on hand. I did see the Craze food truck so major points for that. I loved the race! And they had medals at the finish line - participation medals, but medals none the less. I really can't wait until next year! It was tons of fun and I know they'll be adding new obstacles!

I HATE running. When I think of how I want to spend my Saturday mornings... waking up at 6 am to go…read morejoin hundreds of people in running 3 miles is not what comes to mind. However, big, inflatable obstacles sounded super fun, so I figured "Why not?" Glad I did. The obstacles were extremely fun, and just enough to challenge me without killing me! Athletes of all levels and ages were represented and all seemed to have plenty of fun! My time slot was 0900, glad I didn't put it off any later, because the groups got bigger and bigger. Overall I ended up being the first female to finish from my time slot and 6th overall! I had a great time and I'll definitely be on the lookout for the next time it comes to town!

What an amazing hidden gem this is, way off the beaten path in America! On the edge of nothingness…read morein tiny Organ, New Mexico, you aren't far from Las Cruces. But it's also the final stop on eastbound Highway 70 before emptiness, the longest span on one of America's longest roads without any population (48 miles of nothing). Exiting the highway here gives travelers one last point of interest before making the lonely drive to White Sands National Park. And what a worthy stop this is! Driving up a narrow road between weeds and brush, you might wonder if the place is abandoned. And judging by the name, you'd think Space Murals Museum was a tribute to artwork. Nope, that's just a reference to the painted water tower that started the whole journey in 1990. After painting several pictorials of space accomplishments on the tower, so many passersby were interested in this quirky stop that they walked around the tower looking for an entrance. But it only held water. This wasn't a museum. So the owner decided to give the people what they wanted, opening a small museum in 1992. Today, it's blossomed into a multi-room collection of NASA-donated space memorabilia and collectors' contributions. These aren't murals. They're relics of space travel! Highlights include the actual fuel tank that allowed the Apollo 11 Lunar Module to detach and land on the moon! You'll also find leftover astronaut food from a Space Shuttle mission and an early model of the space capsule that allowed John Glenn to become the first American to orbit the Earth. NASA even donated the original model for the space station to the museum, making quite the centerpiece! There are so many amazing space relics to see here, so don't let the name fool you! They also have an outdoor display and a nice little gift shop. It's a wonderful museum. And boy do I love a good freeze-dried mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich!

I have to admit I wasn't sure about this place when we first pulled up, but it ended up being an…read moreinteresting stop. It's dog friendly and the volunteer working when we visited was quite gregarious and offered our dog some treats that she makes herself to bring in for the pups that visit. Our dog is very picky so she didn't eat it, but it was very sweet and thoughtful. You could tell that the volunteer genuinely loves the museum and was super excited to have visitors to share it with. She chatted with us quite a bit and it was almost like a personal tour where she was giving us information on everything inside. During our visit only one other couple stopped in, they had a dog also, and she was just as warm and friendly to them. It's nice to hear stories from someone who really cares about the history and is clearly knowledgeable. For me, the highlight was getting to touch things that had been on the moon and returned to Earth. How many people can say they have touched something that has been on the moon? My husband thought seeing all the old astronauts food in toothpaste styled tubes was interesting. There's something about vintage space travel that's kind of fascinating and almost funny; it's interesting to see how far we've come. The murals were fine, but the museum and artifacts were probably more enjoyable to me personally. It's not a huge place but there's definitely a lot to see. We got a souvenir coin on our way out which serves as a nice little memento. It's definitely worth stopping in even if you just have a mild interest in space because the price of admission can't be beat, it's free!!

The scenic Drive overlook is really nice! You can see El Paso and Juarez, Mexico all from one view…read more There's a few different stopping points so be sure to go all the way to the top to take the iconic picture on the rocks.

It was spectacular during the day. I am sure that the view is standing at night with the lights of…read moreEl Paso.

2026 Bataan Memorial Death March!…read more This event is very challenging yet rewarding. For 2026, the course was reduced to 15.6 miles due to the unseasonably hot temperatures. Even with the distance reduction, the course was difficult when you add in the heat, the sandpit, and the lack of shade. I finished the course before lunch - but it left me a little sore today. I can't wait to do it again next year! To all the other participants - I hope you had fun. To the staff and volunteers - thank you for a top notch event!

From a spectators perspective, the Memorial Bataan Death March in New Mexico is executed well…read more Enough so, that I don't mind going every year, spending the night, and hanging out at White Sands all day (normally I wouldn't want to be at White Sands because there really isn't anything to do, but during the MBDM, there's a lot more going on). Packet pick up is always the day before and some people camp out. We decided to camp out this year and I definitely recommend doing so if you're more than thirty minutes away because waking up super early the day of and then trying to find parking before the event is no fun. Camping, however, is fun. They allow tens and RVs (bring a generator though) and there is no fee to camp. There are a lot of grassy areas with tall trees and shade to choose from and there's a playground for the kiddos. During packet pick up and at the finishers area, there are different booths around. Cool to check out, you'll go home with at least a few free shirts or pens. Every year we make a stop at this one booth during pick up that will frame your participation medal along with a MBDM commemorative medal. This year since we camped out, we went to the pasta dinner the night before. It was buffet style... not a ton of options, but still enjoyable. They had two different types of pasta, penne and spaghetti, two different sauces, alfredo and marinara, garlic bread, and a salad bar. Just a nice environment to talk to friends and meet new people. They have a few other pre-event festivities so you just have to take a look at the schedule. I'm sure we'll be coming to this event year after year and who knows... maybe one year I'll actually participate (that Southwest sun is not my friend though, so it would have to be a super gloomy day). The MBDM is organized well and it seems like they're starting to add more activities for both the participants and the spectators.

An excellent side trip! Take the back roads to get there and…read moresoak in all the agricultural of the area. Pecans, lettuce, dairy,cattle Of course Hatch Chilis are the featured item but so much more to see and do. Lake Valley Historical Town is close by. If there is water the Rio Grande is also there.

Nice, small town with not much to do. It was definitely a quick visit, but we had a nice time…read more Stopped at a few places and got to see lots of hatch chiles. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's a nice stop if you're close by.

Nice open space for events in Cruces…read more It is nice open area with tapestries in the center. It even has a sun dial in the center. I practically missed it because it was impressed by the design in and of itself. The place is already set up for Christmas, but I wasn't sure if they had done a Christmas tree lighting yet. In the daytime, with the blue sky above, the tree looked beautiful though. I like that there is plenty of seating around the plaza, both covered and uncovered. The plaza is within walking distance of several eateries, casual and fine dining, and the historic Rio Grande Theater. I would like to return for the seasonal special events for sure.

We visited Plaza De Las Cruces to support their Farmers & Craft Market on a Saturday morning. It…read morewas 65 and such a bright and beautiful day already even at 9am. They have so many shops including this heavily recommended bookstore that my husband likes called Coas Bookstore. They say once you enter in that bookstore, it's hard to walk out and you will get lost. It's like a maze! The Plaza is very clean with decent parking and has excellent food and even the public is friendly and approachable. The tiles of the sidewalks are detailed and every shop is decorated for the holidays.

What a fun evening, date night and good time Pop-up art…read moregalleries, with local artists selling cool El Paso flavor. Some places have their basements open and free beverages Others places have sell food. Take a free tour and learn about all the rich history El Paso has and I promise you you will see details of buildings you never saw before. I am always walking downtown and see the cr

I visited El Paso for a work trip, and was delighted to see that I'd be in town on the last…read moreThursday of the month. I took a free walking tour with Marcos, who helped create and has been leading the Last Thursday art tours for the last several years. The tour started at 6:30 from the central plaza/park in town, and we wandered around town for a good 2 hours or so. We got to see a bunch of cool art (I bought some neat stickers!), some music, and there were opportunities to buy food. My favorite part was learning about the interesting history and architecture of El Paso. I'm not an architecture buff, but those who are will probably be familiar with architect Henry Trost. He has a ton of neat buildings in El Paso, all very close together. I learned cool facts and trivia about El Paso on the tour that my friend who has lived there for 6 or 7 years doesn't even know! I highly recommend taking Marcos's Last Thursday tour!

The next time you are anywhere near Deming, NM take a few minutes to stop and visit at this…read morewonderful museum. You will meet the most amazing two guys in the west and have a chance to look at their fabulous geode collection. We first found them while visiting Rock Hound State Park which is located just a few miles from the museum. We stopped that first day and learned so much. Now we always stop each time our road trip offers the chance. We drop in for a visit and usually find another fine piece for my personal collection. I have uploaded several pictures that show my recent purchases and the museum. Stop, visit and know that these guys are touching the earth with such love and peace. Great place!!

Be absolutely sure to stop here. We learned so much and the rocks are beautiful. There is a cool…read morecat that lives here and the geologist who gives the tour of the small shop is very interesting. He will tell you how to find your on thundereggs too. Worth a quick stop.

GREAT event!! I am so happy to find this place. Will go back for sure!! The staff were great hosts…read more Very nice and welcoming. For this event, they had salads, veggies, fruits and of course caaaaaaaakes from NOTHING bundt CAKES. These cupcakes though... Sooo delish. I'm at home now fighting myself to not finish eating them all. Also, they had 20% discounts on clothes during the event. I bought a dress and belt for $51. Great deal for the quality! Can't wait to wear them. Pretty clothes, cakes and friends... How can it be better?! Thank you so much for organizing this event.